701-1251-00L Land-Climate Dynamics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | S. I. Seneviratne, R. Padrón Flasher |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 36. Priority is given to the target groups: - Master Environmental Science, - Master Atmospheric and Climate Science and - PhD D-USYS until September 20th,2021. Waiting list will be deleted September 27th, 2021. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-1251-00 G | Land-Climate Dynamics | 2 hrs |
| S. I. Seneviratne, R. Padrón Flasher |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | The purpose of this course is to provide fundamental background on the role of land surface processes (vegetation, soil moisture dynamics, land energy and water balances) in the climate system. The course consists of 2 contact hours per week, including lectures, group projects and computer exercises. |
| Learning objective | The students can understand the role of land processes and associated feedbacks in the climate system. |
| Lecture notes | Powerpoint slides will be made available |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Introductory lectures in atmospheric and climate science Atmospheric physics -> Link and/or Climate systems -> Link |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | S. I. Seneviratne, R. Padrón Flasher |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Compulsory continuous performance assessment: group work and presentation during the semester (25% of the final grade). |
| Written aids | Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt. |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Places | 36 at the most |
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is until 20.09.2021 only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Atmospheric and Climate Science MSc (661000)
Environmental Sciences MSc (736000) Doctorate Environmental Sciences (739002) |
| Waiting list | until 27.09.2021 |
